Recruiting Philosophy

We are looking for individuals with a solid academic background who are eager to augment their skills and increase their knowledge. R&C often recruits engineers directly from a masters or four-year structural engineering bachelor's program who possess limited practical experience. This allows us to guide the training of a new employee to assure that he or she develops the knowledge and skills necessary to become a competent and versatile engineer. We also have many successful engineers on staff who joined us after gaining experience elsewhere. Regardless of background, R&C staff shares a commitment to learning, innovation, and providing creative engineering solutions.

Current Openings

Please see individual department listings below for openings.

Engineers – Structural

Rutherford & Chekene has multiple career opportunities in response to our considerable backlog of prestigious projects. Positions involving innovative structural design and analysis are currently open to engineers and designers with the following levels of experience who want to become part of our dynamic and collaborative team:

• Structural Project Engineer/Manager with 3+ years of relevant experience and strong analytical, detailing, and communication skills (professional registration highly desirable), and
• Structural Designer with strong academic background, demonstrated interest in the profession, and willingness to learn (M.S. degree in structural engineering or B.S. degree from a four-year architectural / structural engineering program preferred).

We are also currently accepting applications for the following position: Project Manager for Expert Review and Applied Research.

Requirements:

• Minimum five years of experience and M.S. degree in structural engineering, with strong technical background, interest in structural and seismic research, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• S.E. license and/or Ph.D. are desirable. The position involves peer review of innovative structures, structural design, and the opportunity to propose and carry out applied research projects.

CAD Drafter

R&C is seeking a Digital Production Specialist with a minimum of two years of experience. This position will work directly with our engineering team to prepare drawings on a wide variety of projects.

The ideal candidate has strong drafting abilities, is a good communicator, and is eager to learn and grow within a firm that offers great opportunities to do both.

• Minimum two years of CAD experience; knowledge in AutoCAD2005 or higher.
• Associate degree minimum educational background or equivalent work experience; preferred course work includes engineering, drafting, Autocad, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry.
• Ability to prepare clear, complete, and accurate work plans and details from engineering sketches.
• High level of efficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Experience with BIM systems & knowledge of structural engineering applications are a plus, but not required.

Engineers – Geotechnical

Rutherford & Chekene is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to supplement our expanding geotechnical department. This is a unique opportunity for an individual with a strong interest in practicing geotechnical engineering in a multi-disciplinary setting with fellow structural and civil engineers. Candidates should have a P.E. license and 2+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering; a G.E. license would be a plus. This position offers an opportunity for rapid advancement for a proven individual.

Summer Internships

Rutherford & Chekene provides a summer intern program for students in structural engineering who have already attained their bachelor’s degree and will be entering or continuing in a master’s degree program the following fall. This intern program is particularly well-suited for students who would like to be considered for career employment with R&C after their graduate studies are completed.

Rutherford & Chekene provides multiple full-time, paid intern positions in the structural and geotechnical disciplines. Interns will gain experience in design and construction administration and will be exposed to a wide variety of engineering tasks. They will work closely under the guidance of senior engineers and with one another. The intern program also includes mentoring, educational seminars, construction site visits, and company social events. The program lasts for approximately 10 weeks between June and September; exact dates of the internship are flexible. Applications (cover letter, resume, transcripts and references) should be received by March 15.